All news: return migration
African Labour Attachés in the Gulf Strengthen Capacity to Protect Migrant Workers
African Labour Attachés from across the Gulf received training in Doha to strengthen their capacity to protect migrant workers, promote fair recruitment, and support workers, especially women, in accessing rights and remedies.
Knowledge exchange
Dialogues on displacement - Perspectives from ILO Practioners
Action Programme on Crisis (AP-Crisis), MIGRANT and PROSPECTS joint initiative to support institutional knowledge exchange and learning in contexts of forced displacement.
East and Horn of Africa Strengthen Labour Migration Governance Through Social Dialogue
Enhancing the Role of Social Dialogue in Improving Labour Migration Governance, the Third High-Level Labour Migration Governance in the East and Horn of Africa
Women’s entrepreneurship development opens pathways for decent work for circular migrant workers in Morocco
ILO WAFIRA project’s closing ceremony in Rabat brought together women entrepreneurs and partners to celebrate economic empowerment of rural migrant women. With a successful first phase, plans are underway to expand the project’s approach across...
News
Talent Partnership triple-win for Bangladesh, EU Member States, and migrant workers
The European Union funded EUR 3 million Talent Partnership project was launched today in Dhaka. It will address skills gaps, reduce migration costs, increase opportunities for Bangladeshis and provide skilled workers for the EU labour market.
Uganda Labour Migration Information System (LMIS) Capacity Building Workshop Drives Effective Implementation
The workshop aimed to enhance the capacity of government officials and collaborating institutions in effectively implementing the Labour Migration Information System (LMIS).
From Migrant Worker to Restaurant Owner: Bigeni Maina’s Journey to Success
"I would like to grow my business to the point where it not only meets but surpasses the financial requirements of my family, ensuring stability and security for us all," says Bigeni.
Strength in Struggle: Muluken Gebrewold’s Resilient Journey to Economic Independence
“If every returnee took the SIYB training delivered by the ILO BRMM Programme before they migrated, we all would’ve reached immense success in life by now.”
Turning Adversity into Opportunity: Seleshi Shegaw's Journey to Entrepreneurial Success
“During my journey to Bosaso, I endured seven days without a meal and two days without water. On the second day, I encountered a stagnant pond and, despite the risk, I drank from it in desperation to survive.”
Turning adversity into opportunity: A migrant returnee’s entrepreneurial success
Seleshi’s aspirations reflect his resilience and determination to transform his circumstances and build a better future for himself and his family through entrepreneurship.
Collaborative Pathways for Labour Migration Governance in East and Horn of Africa
"Strengthening the Common Approach on BLMA and Skills Development Among Labour Migration Advisory Group (LMAG) in East and Horn of Africa."
Shaping Somalia's Labour Migration through the Development of Regulation for Private Employment Agencies
Discussing the challenges facing PrEAs, gathering input for the development of regulations, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
MRC Implementation Agreement Signing and Motorbike's Handover Ceremony
The ILO, through the BRMM programme, is collaborating with the Government of South Sudan to establish the first MRC in Juba, aiming to provide accurate information and timely support to potential migrants, returnees, and their families, fostering...
Advancing Labour Migration Governance and Protecting Workers' Rights in Africa
Contributing to improved labour migration governance and the protection of migrant workers' rights through enhanced social dialogue, trade union cooperation, and advocacy
Building Capacity for Change: Uganda's 2nd TWG Meeting on Labour Migration
Enhancing the capacity of the Ministry and other stakeholders for the successful implementation of Uganda’s Labour Migration Information System (LMIS) project
Building a More Equitable and Sustainable Migration System in South Sudan
Enhancing the capacity of employers and Private Employment Agencies (PrEAs) in South Sudan.
BRMM Success story
Resilience in Action: A Mother of Three Thrives with ILO's Assistance
"I am so grateful to the ILO and Live Addis's support, which immensely helped me establish my own business. I never imagined I would have the chance for such an opportunity in my country."
Migration
ILO and AUC unite for the protection of migrant workers' rights
An African conference for common action and position in favour of migrants' rights is held in Abidjan.
Pathways to Progress: Somalia's 2nd TWG on Migrant Workers
The 2nd National Technical Working Group (TWG) on 25th September 2023 in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Pioneering the Kenyan Migrant Workers Welfare Fund
A consultative workshop for Drafting the Kenyan Migrant Workers Welfare Fund (KMWWF) Bill in Naivasha, Kenya